Lean Manufacturing Improvement Specialist

CV Technical; Paignton; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Day shift

Work-life balance

Collaborative culture

Job summary

CV Technical in Paignton is seeking a Business Improvement Specialist (Manufacturing & Fabrication) for a day shift, with a salary up to £50,000. You will drive and support improvement initiatives across PVC and aluminium window, door and patio door production, leading cross-functional projects to optimise flow and performance.

You will embed a culture of continuous improvement, applying lean tools such as 5S, A3 problem solving and Obeya, while delivering measurable gains in OEE, scrap

Qualifications

• Lean manufacturing and continuous improvement experience in manufacturing settings.
• Proficient with 5S, visual management, A3 problem solving and project management.
• Experience with MES systems and production flow optimisation.
• Proven track record of delivering operational improvements in manufacturing.

Responsibilities

• Drive improvement initiatives across fabrication and manufacturing processes.
• Lead projects using A3 problem solving and Obeya methodologies.
• Optimise production layouts to improve flow and reduce bottlenecks.
• Deliver measurable improvements in OEE, scrap reduction, cycle times and productivity.
• Ensure KPI targets across Safety, Quality, Delivery, Cost, People and Environment are met.
• Promote and maintain safe systems of work across all fabrication areas.
• Identify and eliminate waste in time, motion and cost.
• Collaborate cross-functionally with production, maintenance, quality and planning teams.

Skills

Lean manufacturing

5S

Visual management

A3 problem solving

Project management

Education

Lean Six Sigma Green Belt

Tools

MES systems

Job description

CV Technical in Paignton is seeking a Business Improvement Specialist (Manufacturing & Fabrication) for a day shift, with a salary up to £50,000. You will drive and support improvement initiatives across PVC and aluminium window, door and patio door production, leading cross-functional projects to optimise flow and performance.

You will embed a culture of continuous improvement, applying lean tools such as 5S, A3 problem solving and Obeya, while delivering measurable gains in OEE, scrap